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OVERVIEW
We are looking for two Experts by Experience Board Advisors to join Asylum
Aid’s Board of Trustees, who have lived experience of being an asylum seeker,
refugee or of statelessness.
The Board of Trustees is made up of individuals who have overall control and legal
responsibility for the charity’s management and administration. All the Trustees share
responsibility for the charity and must work according to the Articles of Association – a
governing document which sets out the charity’s rules and responsibilities. This means that
you will contribute, advise and make recommendations to the Board on the work and
strategy of Asylum Aid, but as you will not be a trustee you are not responsible for the final
decisions.
The Asylum Aid Board of Trustees is led by the Chair, Elizabeth Mottershaw. During your
time as a Board Advisor, you will be supported by the Chair and other members of the
Board (including one Trustee with lived experience) to ensure that you are confident and
comfortable in your contributions.
HOW TO APPLY
We know it can be daunting to join a Board, particularly if you haven’t done it before, so we
want to make it as easy as possible for you to join us and participate fully in our discussions
as a paid Expert by Experience Board Advisor. Both the Chair and the CEO are committed to
enable this.
If you would like to apply for the role of Expert by Experience Board Advisor for Asylum Aid,
please could you write a short letter, presentation, video or audio message addressing the
following two questions:
1. What is the main thing that interests you about applying for this role?
2. How do you meet the criteria outlined in the ‘Who are we
looking for’ section?
The questions can be responded to in one of four different
ways:
1. Written A4 (No more than 2 sides of A4)
2. PowerPoint (No more than 3 slides)
3. Audio recording (No more than 5 mins)
4. Video Recording (No more than 5 mins)
If you would like to send a CV as well, please do so but it is not
necessary for the application.
TIMELINE
Closing date: 10am on Monday 6th July
Preliminary interviews (online): week commencing 13th July
Final panel interviews (in person): week commencing 20th July
ELIGIBILITY CHECKS
Since our work involves the engagement and participation of individuals with lived experience, candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check if offered the role. We will also ask you for the details of two referees (if you do not have work-based references, we are happy to accept character references or references from any time spent volunteering).
We give Survivors of trafficking and torture the strength to move on.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will share responsibility with the whole Asylum Aid legal team, and partner organisations to ensure that:
· There is a clear focus on agreed priority areas of work and that cases are taken on in line in with those priorities.
· Relevant stakeholders are engaged in developing the work so that they can participate as effectively as possible.
· Asylum Aid does not duplicate work being delivered elsewhere but is able to collaborate with external partners where appropriate.
· The lessons and successes of Asylum Aid are disseminated outside the team and are able to be applied as widely as possible.
Casework
Following an Independent Peer Review Asylum Aid’s casework has been rated as ‘excellent’.
The post holder will, with support from the team, be expected to:
· Provide high quality advice and representation for clients, NGOs, practitioners and other groups as appropriate,
· Conduct and co-ordinate immigration/asylum/public law casework and litigation on behalf of organisations and individuals,
· Coordinate law clinic programmes together with other Asylum Aid staff,
· Conduct legal and country background research where necessary, and
· Record all work undertaken, using Asylum Aid’s case management system, and prepare cases for billing to ensure all income is accounted for accurately and in a timely manner.
If the postholder holds Supervisor accreditation, and is appointed as a Supervisor, your responsibilities will include the full responsibilities of a Supervisor, including responsibilities for the work of people under their supervision.
The post holder will be expected to carry out their casework with a high degree of professionalism, and in such a way as to meet relevant external standards (e.g. Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, Immigration Advice Authority and Lexcel). They will also be expected to meet performance targets in relation to time recording/chargeable hours.
Training and Information Work
The post holder will share responsibility with the other members of the legal team to:
· Develop and disseminate relevant information on legal developments in their area of work/expertise to relevant stakeholders, supported by the team,
· Attend and contribute to both internal meetings and relevant external meetings, and
· Prepare and deliver training on areas of their work/expertise.
Administration
The post holder will:
· Contribute to the fulfilment of any reporting requirements to funders, the LAA, Asylum Aid management team and others,
· Undertake general administration,
· represent the MLP team and Asylum Aid externally as necessary,
· Undertake other tasks appropriate to the role as necessary,
· Attend Asylum Aid staff, and any relevant meetings of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group when necessary,
· Occasionally travel outside the UK at short notice and be willing to work outside office hours where necessary. Time off in lieu and overtime are available where appropriate,
· Record their own work, using Asylum Aid’s case management system, and participate in the evaluation and review of the wider team at Asylum Aid, and
· Lexcel - all legal staff are required to participate in the procedures developed in response to Lexcel requirements e.g. regularly reviewing and recording review of own files.
Teamwork, decision making and management
· The post holder will be expected to attend all Asylum Aid staff meetings and any relevant meetings of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group and participate in consultation and decision making. S/he will carry out their duties in accordance with Asylum Aid’s policies,
· The post holder will work closely with all Asylum Aid staff and relevant Helen Bamber Group Foundation staff.
General
· Commitment to Asylum Aid’s ethos and mission.
· Maintaining the values of the charity and positively promoting the work and activities of the charity at all times
· Undertaking any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post
· Championing diversity and inclusion in your role at all times.
All Asylum Aid staff who are solicitors have a responsibility to support casework supervision of non-legally qualified staff and comply with the Solicitors Accounts rules in accordance with the professional practice rules for solicitors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy and Research Officer
This exciting role covers both legal and policy work with real scope to develop professional skills and make a tangible impact. It would suit someone who is legally and analytically minded, who is also interested in reducing destitution by influencing Home Office policy and practice.
ASAP’s policy work emerges from evidence gathered from our appeals work and our Advice Line, ASAN and training work. We focus on the quality of Home Office decisions on asylum support, including whether they are lawful, as well as access to justice through the appeals system. As such, our policy work always has a legal slant. We carry out our policy work through discussions with officials, and where necessary parliamentary work and strategic litigation.
The role includes:
3. Monitoring: the post-holder is responsible for collating and analysing operational data from our appeals and Advice Line work. This is used to inform policy and operational decisions. They will also assist the Policy and Research Manager with the transition to a new database which we are in the process of acquiring.
You will:
You do not need to be legally qualified, but you do need enthusiasm for legal work and a commitment to using the law as a tool for positive change.
You’ll be joining a small, friendly and supportive organisation where colleagues work closely together and value learning, collaboration and mutual support.
Closing date for applications by: midnight on Sunday 5th July
Face to face interviews will be held in London on Thursday 16th July
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for two Experts by Experience Board Advisors to join the Helen Bamber Foundation Board of Trustees, who have lived experience of seeking asylum, being granted refugee status or another form of protection in the UK and lived experience of extreme human rights abuses.
The Board of Trustees is made up of individuals who have overall control and legal responsibility for the charity’s management and administration. All the Trustees share responsibility for the charity and must work according to the Articles of Association – a governing document which sets out the charity’s rules and responsibilities. This means that you will contribute, advise and make recommendations to Board on the work and strategy of the charity, but as you will not be a trustee you are not responsible for the final decisions.
The Helen Bamber Foundation Board of Trustees is led by the Chair, Adam Epstein. During your time as an Expert by Experience Board Advisor, you will be supported by the Chair and other members of the Board (including two Trustees with lived experience) to ensure that you are confident and comfortable in your contributions.
HOW TO APPLY
We know it can be daunting to join a board, particularly if you haven’t done it before, so we want to make it as easy as possible for you to join us and participate fully in our discussions as a paid Expert by Experience Board Advisor. Both the Chair and the CEO are committed to enable this.
If you would like to apply for the role of Expert by Experience Board Advisor for Helen Bamber Foundation, please could you write a short letter, presentation, video or audio message addressing the following two questions:
The questions can be responded to in one of four different ways:
If you would like to send a CV as well, please do so but it is not necessary for the application.
TIMELINE
Closing date: 10am on Monday 6th July
Preliminary interviews (online): week commencing 13th July
Final panel interviews (in person): week commencing 20th July
ELIGIBILITY CHECKS
Since our work involves the engagement and participation of individuals with lived experience, candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check if offered the role. We will also ask you for the details of two referees (if you do not have work-based references, we are happy to accept character references or references from any time spent volunteering).
We give Survivors of trafficking and torture the strength to move on.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help young people build brighter futures.
Fixed-Term (6 Months) | Part-Time (30 Hours per Week)
Working pattern: Flexible across weekdays, with occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
At YMCA South Midlands, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive.
We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Personal Development Coach to support young people seeking asylum as they begin rebuilding their lives in the UK. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence and develop the skills they need to achieve their goals and realise their potential.
Working alongside each young person, you'll build trusted relationships, provide practical and emotional support, and empower them to navigate the challenges of settling into a new community with confidence and hope.
If you believe in seeing the potential in every young person and are passionate about helping people move forward, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Personal Development Coach, you'll work directly with young people seeking asylum, providing personalised support that helps them develop independence, resilience and confidence.
Using a relationship-first, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, you'll empower young people to identify their aspirations, overcome challenges and take positive steps towards education, employment, wellbeing and community integration.
No two days are the same. You might be helping someone enrol on a college course, supporting them to access healthcare, encouraging participation in community activities or simply being a trusted person to listen and provide encouragement.
You'll work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure every young person receives the support they need to build a positive future.
What You'll Be Doing
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Experience working with young people, refugees, people seeking asylum, homelessness, youth work, social care, housing, education or mental health support would be highly beneficial.
Experience of trauma-informed practice, strengths-based coaching or person-centred support is desirable, although training and ongoing development will be provided.
Why Join YMCA South Midlands?
At YMCA South Midlands, you'll be part of a passionate team committed to creating places where young people can belong, contribute and thrive.
This is a role where you'll see the difference you make every day. You'll help young people develop confidence, independence and hope, while being supported by colleagues who share your passion for changing lives.
If you're looking for a career with purpose, where every conversation and every relationship matters, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Contract Details
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that changes lives every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now and submit your application.
Everyone is Welcome Here
At YMCA South Midlands, we believe everyone should feel they belong.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the people we serve and where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
As a Christian charity, our faith inspires our values and our commitment to serving others. We welcome people of all faiths and none, and appointments are made on merit.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want every candidate to have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process.
If you have a disability, long-term health condition or are neurodivergent and would benefit from any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us at any stage. We'll be happy to discuss how we can support you.
We exist to ensure young people have a safe place they can call home, people they can trust, and the support they need to fulfil their potential.
Salary £26,938 - £29,264 (pro rata of £33672 – 36580)
Hours .8 FTE (equivalent to 4 days per week), to suit both you and the needs of the Charity. This will include some ‘out of hours’ cover.
Location Much of the work is undertaken from our houses located around Birmingham. Office work is undertaken from our Office base and from home by arrangement.
Responsible to Operations manager
Key tasks: To work with other staff and volunteers to ensure that Hope’s houses are clean, safe and comply with legal standards; To help people move into and out of Hope Housing and to work with other Hope staff and other organisations to promote residents’ well-being and to support newly granted refugees on their road to independence.
Job description
1. Ensure that houses and gardens are safe, welcoming and well maintained
2. Undertake simple repairs and maintenance to Hope Houses
3. Commissioning repairs where appropriate, within Hope’s housing maintenance budget.
4. Complete and record regular fire and health and safety checks.
5. Ensure rooms are clean and ready for new clients to move into
6. Help new residents move in and provide an induction.
7. Undertake and document client risk assessments
8. Help new refugees develop and carry out plans to help them thrive
9. Ensure safeguarding of clients in accordance with Hope’s safeguarding policy and procedures
10. Complete License Agreement and diarise end dates
11. Draft eviction letters and supporting letters when required
12. Assist with obtaining client documents
13. Empower residents to register and engage with appropriate health services
14. Encourage residents to get involved in activities likely to contribute to their well-being.
15. Help clients develop the skills needed for life after leaving Hope Projects
16. Conduct and record house meetings when required
17. Help residents move out at the end of their license
18. Assist with the support and running of the regular monthly residents meeting ‘Hope Asylum Voices’
19. Accurately record work with clients using outlook diary and lamplight database.
20. Build relationships with organisations, volunteers and charities
21. Contribute to planning and the development of Hope Project
22. Liaise with partner agencies
23. Develop and maintain positive rapport with clients whilst maintaining professional boundaries
24. Commitment to learn and develop new skills to meet service needs
25. To provide training where required
26. Attend Team Meetings, Steering Group and other Partner meetings. To maintain a good relationship with other Hope staff and partners
27. Contribute to the wider work of Hope Projects including fundraising and awareness raising.
28. Help raise awareness of Hope Projects and the issue of asylum destitution
29. Engage with regular support and supervision
30. Undertake training when required
Person specification
Experience
1. Experience of working supportively with vulnerable / at risk people
Ability
2. Good listener
3. Able to assess safety in houses
4. Able to assist in the safeguarding of at-risk people
5. Able to carry out basic repairs
6. Able to liaise with contractors such as plumber and electricians
7. Organised, able to effectively time-manage a varied workload
8. Capable of working on own initiative outside of an office environment
9. Good written and spoken English
10. Ability to use common office IT software and to record work on a database
11. Able to work within a budget.
Knowledge
12. Understanding of issues affecting Refugees and destitute asylum seekers
Qualities
13. Sympathy towards Refugees and destitute asylum seekers
14. Good at communicating with colleagues and managers
15. Willing and able to travel around Birmingham
In addition to the 4 questions on this form, please submit a CV and a letter of support (around 1 side of a4) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you are the right person for this job.
Legal advice, housing, emergency grants and wellbeing support for people made homeless by immigration controls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Casework is at the heart of everything Medical Justice does. We assist vulnerable people in immigration detention to access medical evidence. The evidence we produce forms the basis of our advocacy work to secure lasting change, including our research into the systemic failures in safeguarding and healthcare provision, the harm caused by these shortcomings, and the harmful effect of immigration detention itself on the health of those who are subjected to it.
As a Caseworker you will have your own caseload and be working directly with people in immigration detention, many of whom may be very unwell, traumatised and experiencing deterioration in their health. You will coordinate with our clinicians and, if clients have legal representation, their lawyers, to organise medical assessments. You will maintain communication with your clients throughout this process, acting as a key point of contact.
We are looking for an experienced caseworker, who can use their compassion and organisational skills to support clients in extremely vulnerable situations. We are looking for someone who has experience dealing with clients in crisis situations, who is resilient and able to manage complex, often traumatic, caseloads in a professional and empathetic way. You will play a key role in striving to ensure clients receive access to adequate healthcare and that they obtain high-quality independent medical evidence to progress their legal cases. As well as working as part of a small, dedicated team of caseworkers dealing with around 500 referrals a year.
Location: North London, the role is hybrid with 3 days based in the office each week following the successful completion of probation and training period.
Reports to: Head of Clinical Evidence & Casework
Salary: £33,000 per year
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
About Medical Justice:
Medical Justice works to uphold the health and associated legal rights of people in immigration detention and provides medical evidence, so the devastating health harms of detention are understood and acted on. Our paid and volunteer clinicians visit people held in immigration detention, document scars of torture, assess deterioration in health, and challenge medical mistreatment. We use medical evidence to secure lasting change through research, policy work, and strategic litigation. We work with parliamentarians and the media.
Informal online information sessions
We are holding informal online information sessions to learn more about the role and Medical Justice on:
Details of how to sign up are in the Candidate Pack.
How to apply:
Please read the candidate pack carefully, you will need to send a completed application form and CV to be considered for this role. The application form can be downloaded from our website by clicking the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button below.
We are actively interviewing for this role.
We will be actively interviewing for this role and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we may close this vacancy ahead of the stated deadline if suitable candidates are identified.
All applications submitted prior to closure will be considered fairly and in line with our recruitment process.
We welcome applications from refugees and other migrants, and from people with lived experience of detention, which could include detention in another country, or in the UK (immigration detention in an IRC or prison or being placed in institutional asylum accommodation such as military barracks).
We are part of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative. The network supports inclusive recruitment of people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system. If this is your experience, you can find useful resources on their website.
We uphold health rights of people in immigration detention and provide medical evidence, so the devasting health harms are understood and acted on.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Care4Calais and the Legal Access Department
Care4Calais is a volunteer-based charity providing essential aid and support for refugees in France and the UK.
In northern France we operate year-round from Calais, working alongside communities in Calais and Dunkirk to provide warm clothing, bedding and service provision to displaced people who live in difficult and dangerous conditions.
Across the UK we collect and distribute clothes, shoes, mobile phones and other essential items, as well as providing psycho social support and interaction, including language lessons, sport and music workshops. We also help with vital access to medical and educational services.
Our Legal Access Department is an access to justice project that exists to support people seeking asylum in the UK by facilitating access to legal representation and offering holistic support to people throughout the asylum process. The department, made up mostly of specially trained volunteers, works tirelessly to ensure that people feel informed, empowered, and far less isolated and alone. We conduct one-to-one, complex casework for people seeking asylum for a variety of matters, over the years we have supported thousands of people to secure legal representation. Our current casework channels include securing legal representation and support for people’s asylum claims, challenges to unsuitable accommodation and potential removal from the UK (for example under the current UK-France ‘One in One out’ deal), and support for young people in their age dispute matters. Our teams work remotely across the UK. The Department seeks to adapt and amend our services based on the needs of the communities that we work with.
About the role
The aim of the role is to support and inspire volunteer teams to undertake the individual one-to-one casework and support that lies at the heart of what the Legal Access Department does, furthering access to justice for people seeking asylum and refugees. The Casework Manager will be responsible for the casework conducted by our Asylum Team, which focuses on securing legal representation for our client's asylum claims and offering holistic support through the difficulties of the asylum process. Casework managers will use their experience and understanding of the UK asylum system and conducting complex casework to guide their teams, working collaboratively with each other and the Head of Department to respond with agility to a fast-moving policy environment.
Responsibilities
Volunteer Management
Casework Management
Person specification
Whilst not essential, we welcome applications from people with the following skills
12. Proficiency in one or more of the languages spoken within asylum seeking communities, such as, but not limited to: Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya or Amharic
13. Experience leading and managing volunteer teams from varied backgrounds
Application process
Please apply via CharityJob and submit your CV and a letter of interest. In this, please outline your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria set out in the ‘person specification’. Please include any skills, relevant experience and examples of how you exemplify each point. We recognise that skills and experience come from more than just employment history and encourage anyone who meets most of the specification for this role to apply, even where this experience comes from outside traditional employment structures. If you are interested in applying but do not have all the experience necessary, we encourage you to contact us at admin [@] care4calais .org to set up an informal chat with our staff. We can discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you have which could be relevant.
The recruitment process will include two interview stages which will both be conducted online. We will be reviewing applications as they arrive and reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date. Care4Calais receives a very high volume of applications for roles we advertise and therefore we are unfortunately unable to offer feedback to applicants who are not successful in securing an interview. We do, however, thank you for your interest and taking the time to apply for this role.
Care4Calais is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and recognises that this is invaluable to our ability to serve the communities we work with. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including from Black, Asian and Minority-Ethnic communities, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, and people with lived experience of the UK or EU immigration systems.
We are a proud member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (EBE), which aims to create a charitable sector led by individuals with lived experience of the asylum system.
As part of our membership, we are dedicated to creating inclusive employment practices that recognise and accommodate the unique circumstances and strengths of people with lived experience. We actively move away from a one-size-fits-all approach, ensuring our recruitment processes are fair, supportive, and accessible.
We warmly encourage applicants with lived experience to make use of the guidance and resources available on the EBE website (ebeemployment). In addition, applicants with lived experience are welcome to connect with the EBE support team for tailored assistance with completing the application form and, where available, one-to-one interview preparation.
Importantly, we recognise the significant cultural, linguistic, and experiential insights that individuals with lived experience of the UK asylum system bring to this role. As such, all applicants from this background who meet the essential criteria will be automatically shortlisted and invited to interview. If you are a candidate with lived experience, please let us know in your application. We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and will not expect candidates to describe their lived experience at interview unless they wish to do so.
If you have any questions about this or need additional support with the application process for any reason, please contact us at admin [@] care4calais .org
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rainbow Migration, the longest-running charity in Europe dedicated to supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system, is recruiting a Legal Officer to advise and help improve the representation of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum.
We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister with valid practising certificate, or already accredited to Level 3 IAA, with two years’ experience in providing advice and representation in asylum including working in legal aid.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the legal advice service. Under the guidance of our Legal Service Manager, you will also build capacity amongst legal representatives by designing and delivering training and giving second tier advice
This is a unique opportunity to build on your experience as a lawyer/IAA advisor to improve representation across the sector. You will be supported to develop as a specialist in LGBTQI+ asylum.
Responsibilities will include:
You will not be providing direct legal representation of service users. However, the role includes substantive advice and casework within the scope of legal support and referrals for our service users, as well as merits testing and second tier advice.
Rainbow Migration’s vision is that LGBTQI+ people can settle in the UK and lead fulfilling lives. Our values are:
Diversity, inclusion and anti-oppression
At Rainbow Migration, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We consider all qualified applicants, consistent with any legal requirements.
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in. We are also reviewing what we do and how we do it through an anti-oppression and anti-racism lens and investing in being more informed and led by LGBTQI+ people who have sought asylum.
We welcome applications from candidates who have been through the UK asylum system and people of colour, who are currently underrepresented among our staff in relation to our service users.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone considered as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if they meet the necessary criteria in the person specification.
To support candidates during the interview process, we send a selection of questions in advance. You are welcome to bring notes with you and also take notes in interviews to help process information. If your interview is online, we can also put questions in the meeting chat. If your interview is in person, we will send details of how to get to the building from both local tube stations and a video showing the interview space. Please let us know if we can make other adjustments to support your interview process.
Role overview
Contract Type: Permanent.
Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week). Occasional work in the evenings and at weekends may be required but with plenty of notice. Rainbow Migration encourages staff to maintain a good work life balance and has a TOIL system in place.
Salary: Starting at £43,078, with a potential step increase each year up to £48,110 (pro-rata), plus statutory employer’s pension contribution. We also try to give a separate inflationary increase every April.
Location: Remote or from Rainbow Migration’s step-free offices which are based in London between Vauxhall and the Oval. Hybrid working will also be considered and can be agreed with the line manager as per our hybrid working policy. The successful candidate could work from anywhere in the UK but would be expected to occasionally travel to London and other parts of the country for meetings and events. At the time of posting this advert, none of our staff are going into the office every day. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Annual Leave: 25 days per year rising after 24 months by 1 day after each year of service to maximum of 28 days per year (pro rata).
Benefits:
How to apply
Closing date: 9am on Monday 29 June.
Interview date: We plan to hold 1-hour in-person interviews during the week beginning 6 July. Online interviews will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please read the job description and person specification. If you have any questions about the role or would like to find out more before applying, then you can contact the line manager via the email address in the application pack.
Please send to the email address in the application pack:
We would also be grateful if you could complete an optional monitoring form, the link is available in the application pack.
In your statement, please:
By submitting an application, you:
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application.
Privacy notice
If you apply for this role, the information you provide will be processed according to Rainbow Migration's privacy policy. Rainbow Migration will not share your information with any third parties unless part of the recruitment process or are legally required to do so. By applying, you are permitting Rainbow Migration to access and use the information for recruitment purposes. Rainbow Migration will store your data for 12 months after the conclusion of the recruitment campaign. Monitoring information is kept separately and is pseudonymised to avoid identification of applicants. It is amalgamated for statistical purposes and the original data is then deleted after six months.
Our vision is a world where LGBTQI+ people can settle safely in the UK and lead fulfilling lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Detention Action is a small organisation with a big impact. Since 1993, we have worked to improve the welfare of people in detention centres and tirelessly campaign alongside our beneficiaries to reduce the use of immigration detention. We work on the frontline with people in immigration detention, as well as challenging injustices in asylum, detention and deportation systems in the UK.
We are looking for a Fundraising Lead to join our organisation and ensure the smooth running of our fundraising operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual who is looking to develop their fundraising skills, and to join us in defending the rights of people in detention at a critical time for our organisation and the wider immigration and human rights sector.
TO APPLY
Please use the Apply Now button to upload a CV and Cover Letter to the CharityJob portal by 9am BST/UK time on 22 June 2026.
Please read the Candidate Information Pack carefully, including the instructions on how to apply, which explain the requirements for your CV and Cover Letter. We will not accept incomplete applications.
We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, including those from minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We strongly encourage those with lived experience of the asylum, deportation and/or immigration detention systems to apply.
Use the Apply Now button and refer to the Candidate Information Pack, as this explains the requirements for your CV and Cover Letter.
We aim to promote the welfare and rights of people in immigration detention in the UK and to advocate for detention reform.
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About The Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.
We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at the local level.
Inclusion and Accessibility
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Our Values
Our values underpin everything we do:
About the Role
The Sheffield Therapeutic Services for Resettled Refugees (STSRR) is based within therapeutic services in the Resettlement Team in South Yorkshire. The Resettlement team provides advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services and mainstream provision and establish community links. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies, the Refugee Council Resettlement team promotes both the integration and independence of this group.
The Psychological Therapist role is to provide one-to-one psychological therapy to resettled refugees presenting with mental distress. We have adopted a psychosocial perspective and use a specially tailored care model to address the needs of our clients. The team have supported resettled adult refugees in South Yorkshire by providing short-term one-to-one therapeutic support since September 2017.
Hours: Part-time, 7 hours per week.
Staff Benefits
To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including:
Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK – apply on our website today.
Closing date: 2 July 2026.
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
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About Care4Calais
Care4Calais (C4C) is a volunteer-based charity providing essential aid and support for refugees in northern France and the UK. We support through on-the-ground assistance, and advocate for a fair asylum system - including safe routes to the UK with refugee rights on arrival.
We work alongside people seeking safety to ensure access to daily essentials, and fill gaps where state support is not provided. We are here for everyone attempting to navigate the complexities of claiming asylum in the UK - providing access to justice, and practical, welcoming support. We also communicate to the public the need for action in support of refugees. Our vision is an inclusive society where people seeking safety have a safe home and a bright future free from inequality.
In northern France we operate year round from Calais, providing warm clothing, shoes, shelter, services, and assistance to refugees living in appalling conditions.
Across the UK we collect and distribute clothes and other essential items, and provide social support and interaction including language lessons, sport and music workshops. We also help with vital access to legal, medical and educational services. We are a community with the shared goals of creating a just asylum system, and a fair and welcoming society for all refugees.
Our work involves organising successful campaigns against racist UK government policies, such as the Rwanda plan and the use of barracks as accommodation for people seeking sanctuary.
All of Care4Calais' operations are supported by a small, dedicated staff team, who supervise large volunteer teams to provide critical support to asylum seekers and people on the move in both the UK and France.
About the role
The UK Operations team provides essential psychosocial support to people seeking safety through practical services; such as running distributions, delivering English classes and drop ins, as well as activities to promote wellbeing such as trips and sports activities.
The UK Field Operations Manager will be responsible for managing our operations in London, working as part of the UK Field Operations Team to support large teams of grassroots volunteers to provide essential support to people seeking safety.
You will need to onboard and motivate volunteers through continuous engagement and support to ensure that proper safety procedures for effective distributions and activities are in place, well communicated, and consistently applied. The performance of each region and team needs to be regularly assessed and action taken to build capacity and skills where needed. Successful Field Operations Managers will build networks with local charities, community groups and Local Authorities to help grow and develop the operations of the local Care4Calais volunteer teams. As an operation, continuous improvement through research, learning and development of practices and policies will be critical. The successful candidate for this role will be proactive and hardworking with the ability to problem-solve and prioritise effectively. The role would suit someone who is a self-starter, a strong team player and excels working in a varied role. Candidates will need strong organisational skills and must have the ability to make numerous important and compassionate decisions each day.
You will be expected to demonstrate excellent judgement, initiative, integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of people. You will be part of Care4Calais’ core team in the UK and will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly committed team dedicated to improving the lives of those seeking safety.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Providing core operations support for Care4Calais’ operations in the UK (specifically London), working to build capacity and support volunteers in their activities. This includes supporting with setting up and running clothing distributions, drop-in sessions, trips and activities as well as supporting volunteers offering guidance and information to individuals.
Working alongside a small staff team to develop processes, procedures and documentation to support the effective running of Care4Calais’ humanitarian operations.
Attending external meetings, building and maintaining relationships with partners and key stakeholders which allow Care4Calais’ operations to continue to run smoothly and effectively.
Managing and supporting large teams of dedicated volunteers supporting people seeking safety.
Being involved in ensuring that safeguarding procedures are followed in your teams.
Volunteer onboarding and induction, and continuous volunteer management.
Develop and deliver training to volunteers.
Regular in-person visits to the volunteer teams you manage in London.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience:
Clear leadership ability, with the capability to act with initiative and drive;
Proven project management skills;
Strong commitment to the rights of people seeking safety;
Commitment to Care4Calais' values and mission, including anti-racism;
Hands on, operational, dynamic and enthusiastic;
Team worker with good communication and people skills;
Self-motivated and used to managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines;
Able to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including those from displaced communities, Local Authorities and other charities;
Ability to respond to the fast-changing and dynamic nature of the UK asylum system, always prioritising the needs and desires of the communities we support;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to work on Google Workspace and Office 365.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Experience leading and managing volunteer teams from varied backgrounds
Experience working/volunteering supporting people seeking safety
Experience in making grant applications/fundraising experience and managing budgets
Proficiency in one or more of the languages spoken within asylum seeking communities, such as, but not limited to: Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya or Amharic.
Please note: While day-to-day this is a remote role, you will be expected to conduct semi-regular visits to the local volunteer teams in the areas you manage (London). You must therefore be willing to travel, and you will be supported in doing so.
Applications
Please provide a short cover letter/personal statement that explains why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work for Care4Calais, and answer the short application questions.
The successful applicant will be provided with the induction and training needed for them to succeed in the role.
Please note that we receive a high number of applications and are a small internal team. If you do not receive a response in the first round, it means you have not been selected.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool, however we ask that you do not use it for this application as we want your application to be personal to you.
Equality & Safeguarding
Care4Calais is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled candidates, and those with lived experience of the immigration system.
Care4Calais is committed to safeguarding, so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and assessments to ensure post holders demonstrate attitudes and values that align with our commitment to an organisational culture that promotes safeguarding.
Lived Experience Inclusion
We are an anti-racist organisation and a proud member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (EBE), which aims to create a charitable sector led by individuals with lived experience of the asylum system. As part of our membership, we are dedicated to creating inclusive employment practices that recognise and accommodate the unique circumstances and strengths of people with lived experience. We actively move away from a one-size-fits-all approach, ensuring our recruitment processes are fair, supportive, and accessible.
We warmly encourage applicants with lived experience to make use of the guidance and resources available on the EBE website (ebeemployment.). In addition, applicants with lived experience are welcome to connect with the EBE support team for tailored assistance with completing the application form and, where available, one-to-one interview preparation.
Importantly, we recognise the significant cultural, linguistic, and experiential insights that individuals with lived experience of the UK asylum system bring to this role. As such, all applicants from this background who meet the essential criteria will be automatically shortlisted and invited to interview.
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This role sits at the heart of Medical Justice, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and effectively. You will play a key role in connecting people, systems, and processes, enabling us to respond efficiently and compassionately. You will be the first point of contact for anyone calling Medical Justice, providing welcome and support to clients, their family members and volunteers. You will support the coordination of clinician visits, manage essential organisational systems, and contribute to the accurate recording and reporting of our work.
We are looking for someone with proven experience across administration, operations, IT, and finance, ideally within an NGO or human rights organisation. You will be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing a varied workload, with experience in office coordination, maintaining systems, and supporting teams to work efficiently and collaboratively. Your contribution will help ensure our clinical evidence, advocacy, and casework can achieve meaningful and lasting change.
There will always be opportunities to learn and grow in this role. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the team to challenge the health harms associated with immigration detention, and who is eager to play a key role in developing new initiatives, strengthening the organisation, and driving greater efficiency for the whole team.
Location: North London, the role is hybrid with 3 days based in the office each week.
Reports to: Head of Operations
Salary: £33,000 per year
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
About Medical Justice:
Medical Justice works to uphold the health and associated legal rights of people in immigration detention and provides medical evidence, so the devastating health harms of detention are understood and acted on. Our paid and volunteer clinicians visit people held in immigration detention, document scars of torture, assess deterioration in health, and challenge medical mistreatment. We use medical evidence to secure lasting change through research, policy work, and strategic litigation. We work with parliamentarians and the media.
How to apply:
Please read the candidate pack carefully, you will need to send a completed application form and CV to be considered for this role. The application form can be downloaded from our website by clicking the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button below.
Application close on Thursday 2 July at 23:30. We are unable to accept any incomplete or late applications.
We welcome applications from refugees and other migrants, and from people with lived experience of detention, which could include detention in another country, or in the UK (immigration detention in an IRC or prison or being placed in institutional asylum accommodation such as military barracks).
We are part of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative. The network supports inclusive recruitment of people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system. If this is your experience, you can find useful resources on their website.
We uphold health rights of people in immigration detention and provide medical evidence, so the devasting health harms are understood and acted on.
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Key details
Who we are
Globe Community Project is a dynamic and growing charity in the heart of East London. Our mission is to transform loneliness into connection among isolated people and under-served groups in Tower Hamlets. Connection is important to us in everything we do.
About the role
We are seeking an organised, dynamic and people-focused Volunteer Coordinator to lead volunteering across both our programmes. This role will supporting and coordinate volunteers across
You will support our established volunteer team within Touching Safe Ground, and develop volunteering opportunities within Well Old. This role is responsible for recruiting, coordinating, supporting and developing a diverse team of volunteers who make our sessions and activities possible.
You will help ensure that volunteers have a positive, rewarding and meaningful experience, while enabling Globe Community Project to deliver high-quality support to participants. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships and using their great admin skills to create opportunities for others, helping volunteers develop their skills, confidence and sense of belonging.
What you’ll do
What we’re looking for
Essential:
Desirable:
Equal Opportunities
Globe Community Project is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration and seeking sanctuary.
What we offer
We are a Buddhist-inspired charity working to benefit the local community, while putting our values into practice.


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SLRA is a well-established local migrant support organisation working with and for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis as a result of immigration issues. We provide specialist immigration advice, as well as a broad range of practical, social and therapeutic support services. SLRA also campaigns for a fairer immigration system, local people with lived experience in influencing local and national policy and practice.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to manage and develop our operational financial processes and systems. You will work closely with the CEO, Development Manager, and other members of the team to ensure efficiency and accuracy in record keeping and reporting. There is potential opportunity for the successful candidate to develop the role and increase its responsibilities. Take a look at the job pack for more information.
For all roles, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of the global majority, and those who are migrants or refugees, and those with lived experience of the hostile immigration system.
Benefits include:
Applications will be reviewed and candidates invited to interview on a rolling basis, please apply promptly.
To ensure that migrants live safely with access to justice and opportunity
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